1017-320 - Principles of Optics

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

An introductory course in physical and geometrical optics. Wave and photon description of light; propagation of electromagnetic waves in vacuum and transparent media; mirrors, lenses, and simple optical instruments; basics of optical fi bers; polarization of light and polarizing optical elements; interference; Michelson interferometer; Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction; diffraction gratings. (1017-213, 1016-206) Class 4, Credit 4 (W)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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